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Richard Gilder Center for Science, Education, and Innovation
Hailed internationally as a soaring architectural achievement, and housing world-class scientific research facilities, next-generation classrooms, and innovative exhibitions, the Museum’s highly anticipated Gilder Center will open to the public on May 4, 2023.
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American Museum of Natural History Announces Milstein Science Symposium
Announcing two-day Milstein Science Symposium, October 28–29, as part of AMNH 150th Anniversary Celebration.
October 25, 2019
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October 2, 2019
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August 20, 2019
Scientists Make First Observation of Bioluminescence-Driven Fish Schooling
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August 14, 2019
Parasitic Bat Flies Offer Window Into Lives of Hosts
New study uses bat flies to gain insights into populations of Bahamian bats separated by ocean channel.
July 29, 2019
Finding "Nemo's" Family Tree of Anemones
A new study presents a new tree of life for clownfish-hosting sea anemones and some surprises about their taxonomy and origins.
June 19, 2019
The American Museum of Natural History Breaks Ground on the Richard Gilder Center for Science, Education and Innovation
The Museum broke ground on the Richard Gilder Center for Science, Education, and Innovation.
June 13, 2019
Shaking Up the Sloth Family Tree
Complementary studies overturn previous views about sloth evolution.
June 6, 2019
AMNH Paleontologist Melanie Hopkins Awarded National Science Foundation Career Grant
Associate Curator Melanie Hopkins has been awarded a prestigious five-year National Science Foundation (NSF) CAREER grant to study...
April 29, 2019
T. rex: The Ultimate Predator Opens
New exhibition explores the life history, remarkable abilities, and ancient relatives or Tyrannosaurus rex.
March 5, 2019
The American Museum of Natural History Announces Its 150th Anniversary Celebration
Announcing a multi-year series of events, programs, exhibitions, and projects to celebrate the Museum's 150th Anniversary.
February 27, 2019
Extinct Weasel Relative Likely Ate Meat With a Side of Veggies
New research on an extinct weasel relative reveals what it might have eaten when it was alive about 20 million years ago.
February 22, 2019